5603.12.00.10/Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric/Germany

Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric from Germany

A nonwoven fabric made from man-made filaments, weighing 40 g/m², impregnated with polyurethane to mimic the texture and appearance of genuine suede leather. It falls under HTS 5603.12.0010 due to its weight range (more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m²) and impregnation with material other than rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers, specifically as 'imitation suede'. Commonly used in fashion and upholstery.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Calculate with your customs value Verify with the Tariff Assistant

Import Tips

• Verify weight per square meter (25-70 g/m²) and impregnation type via lab testing to confirm classification under 5603.12.0010

• Provide mill test certificates showing man-made filament composition and non-plastic/rubber coating for customs clearance

• Avoid misclassification as leather substitutes under Chapter 41 by documenting textile nonwoven base